My friend Nancy Flynn emailed me some Christmas lyrics a couple years ago. We both love JRR Tolkien, The Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings. The lyrics were inspired by A Long Expected Party, a hobbit gathering that happens every few years in Central Kentucky. It’s a magical place and the lyrics do it justice. After returning […]
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #180: Celtic Halloween Music Special
Celtic Halloween takes over show #180 of the podcast featuring Irish Celtic music from John Williams & Dean Magraw, Bedlam Bards, Jenneth Tolin, Three Weird Sisters, Schiehallion, Marc Gunn, Harpnotic, Karan Casey, Dr. Rev. Mr. Cheeks, Paddy’s Pig, New York Brogue, Whalebone, Lothlorien NZ. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic […]
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CG068: Frosty the Irish Snowman from Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards
I’m pleased to share another rough mix of from my Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards. This is a slight modification of “Frosty the Snowman”. There are no substantial changes to the song we all love. But since it doesn’t snow too often in Ireland, I had to take a few creativity licenses. Thanks to Samantha Gillogly […]
CG067: Birthday Wishes, Celtic Halloween, 8 Days Left Celtic Xmas Kickstarter
It was an absolute crazy week with a stomach bug, a tooth pulled, Kenzie’s birthday party, and a family visit. I’m exhausted. There’s no rest for the weary because Celtic Halloween approaches. Then I’m off to the Louisiana Renaissance Festival for 6 weekends. I still have a Celtic Christmas Kickstarter to promote with just 8 […]
Celtic Christmas Marketing
I’m doing a whole bunch of Celtic Christmas marketing research. It makes me remember why I’ve been so successful in the music business–the digital realm is virtually untouched. While most Celtic musicians promote themselves online, few have done nearly as much as I have. I told my Patrons the other day that I was looking […]
CG066: Jingle Bells for Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards on Kickstarter
Here’s another rough cut from my Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards and CD that are now on Kickstarter. Everyone in America, at least, knows “Jingle Bells”. It’s a favorite for kids especially. So I decided to keep the rhythm and mood of it more traditional Christmas than Celtic. Samantha Gillogly add a beautiful fiddle part which […]
#179: Celtic Castles, Reels, & New Celtic CDs
In show #179, we bring Irish Celtic music from Across the Pond, NUA, The Selkie Girls, Steve Hawson, Cormorant’s Fancy, Maggie Sansone, Kailyarders, Jesse Linder, Aiden’s Clan, Kyle Carey, Young Dubliners, Homeland, The Elders, Claire Roche. www.celticmusicpodcast.com If you enjoy this show, then subscribe to our Celtic Music Magazine. This is our free newsletter and […]
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Poll: Which day of the week would you attend an internet concert?
I was looking at when I could do another solo internet concert. Because of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, weekends are out. [poll id=”19″]
CG065: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Listen to Celtic Christmas Greetings
This is perhaps my favorite Christmas song ever written. Obviously, it’s not a Celtic Christmas song. So to give it that Celtic edge, I had Samantha Gillogly add some brilliant fiddling. The result is sheer perfection. You can get this and other Celtic Christmas music as part of my Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards that are […]
CG064: Celtic Christmas Elf. Listen to Celtic Christmas Greeting Cards
This is still one of my favorite Celtic Christmas songs that I’ve written. It captures a little bit of the American Christmas mythos while merging it with the satire and leprechauns of Ireland and the old English recruitment tactic of the 19th century. You can get this and other Celtic Christmas music as part of […]
